YouTube logo makers: avatars that earn subscribers
Make YouTube avatars at 800 pixels that stay sharp in 98 pixel circles and win subscribers.
Avatars that get subscribers
YouTube crops avatars into 98 pixel circles on desktop and 40 pixel dots on 6 inch phones. Bold initials of 1 to 2 letters with 8 pixel strokes beat detailed mascots, lifting recognition by 30 percent in 3 second browse tests.
When you make your logo online for YouTube, center the mark with 15 percent padding inside 800 pixels. Edge-to-edge art loses 20 percent to circular crops, while centered badges survive banners, comments, and Shorts watermarks.
800 pixel circle rules
Design at 800 by 800 pixels, limit palettes to 2 high-contrast colors, and keep type above 120 points. Test at 98, 60, and 40 pixels plus dark mode, since 45 percent of watch time happens on dimmed phones at night.
Free 800 pixel PNGs cover 12 months of uploads, but keep a 3000 pixel master near 25 dollars for merch. Export banner-safe versions at 2560 by 1440 pixels and reuse the icon across 5 thumbnails weekly for consistency.
- Design 800 by 800 pixels
- Survive 98 pixel circles
- Keep type above 120 points
- Use 2 high-contrast colors
- Save 2560 pixel banners too